IFC TEAMS UP WITH iBN SPORTS
Posted on | January 24, 2008 | 3 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IFC Teams with iBN Sports to Broadcast Live and On-Demand MMA Action on The iBN Fight Site Channel
iBN Sports is the premiere destination of Live Internet Sports and will become the Online home of the IFC
Las Vegas, Nevada – January 23, 2008 – The International Fighting Championship, LLC (IFC), a newly formed Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion has announced a strategic partnership with iBN Sports, a leader in Internet sports network programming. The IFC will leverage iBN Sport’s loyal worldwide audience and provide them the best in MMA and other high quality content under the IFC brand. All events can be seen live or on-demand at The iBN Fight Site Channel at www.ibnsports.com.
The IFC and iBN will hit the road in 2008 with shows previously announced in the following places: Las Vegas, Nevada, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Taylor, Michigan, St. George, Utah and Columbus Ohio. “We could not be happier with having iBN Sports and The iBN Fight Site Channel on board”, stated IFC President, Rico White. “We have worked very hard to put the right pieces together and with iBN in our corner we now have the right team in place to put on first rate broadcasts of our fights to a worldwide audience as well as other events under the IFC umbrella”, continued White.
“The World Wide draw of The iBN Fight Site channel, coupled with the all star cast of the IFC will bring MMA enthusiast first class events. We see our partnership with the IFC creating a new force in the world of MMA”, said Sam Strayer, Producer, The iBN Fight Site Channel on iBN Sports.
“We are proud to be the Internet broadcast home of the fresh, new and exciting IFC. It’s one of the country’s hottest MMA sports brands with an ever-growing fan base,” said Michael Conley, Executive Vice President, iBN Sports. “It is a testament to the dedication and professional team that the IFC has assembled and a must-have for
viewers and advertisers of our Live HD Internet Sports broadcast.”
The IFC and iBN will have other announcements in the near future regarding other strategic relationships and events.
About The International Fighting Championship, LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. The IFC is a live Mixed Martial Arts show produced in North America. The International Fighting Championship plans to have 10 shows for 2008 and 12 shows in 2009. The next live event will be held in Las Vegas Nevada. The IFC’S mission is to produce the most exciting, highest-quality fight shows in North America and to develop superstar up and coming talent to compete on the world stage. The IFC plans a strong marketing campaign in Sports publications, e-wire broadcasts, T.V. and Radio commercials, street promotional teams, billboards, press releases etc. The IFC features a strong ownership and a depth of management experience across a spectrum of live event sports, television production, and strategic business partnerships.
About iBN Sports
iBN Sports is the premier destination of Live Internet sports network programming. Fans are provided both LIVE and On-Demand sports programming of world class competitions, in depth news and information. Sports enthusiast can go to www.ibnsports.com and watch full screen, high definition (HD) video footage anytime, anywhere from amateur to professional sports such as Surfing, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Motocross, Ultimate Fighting MMA, Boxing, Pro Cycling, Pro Baseball, High School, Ivy League College, Maccabi Games, AAU, and other high interest Action and Extreme Sports. iBN Sports markets sports content through brand specific sports channels, partnerships, clubs, sponsors, radio advertising, print media publications, restaurant distribution chains, and related web sites. Consistent with the world-class events, its production quality and capabilities are driven by an experienced group of Hollywood branding, design, and media experts. iBN is headquartered in Orange County California and operates worldwide through partnerships and affiliates. For further information please contact the EVP of Business Development Michael Conley, mconley@ibnsports.com.